System build with new monitor, which GPU and free or G sync

[Skidder]

I'm speccing my next build. Have an ageing 2500k (heavily over clocked mind) and a 6950 unlocked to 6970.

From input in CPU section looks like I will be going ryzen.

Machine will be used as my main work computer (nothing interesting lots of Microsoft office) but also for gaming and I will get a Rift/Vive.

I need to spec a GPU bearing in mind I plan to do VR. My monitor is also to be replaced so I figured that while I read the current AMDs are over-priced relative to performance, I am open to them if the overall performance and deal with a freesync monitor would be desirable.

I am out of touch on hardware. Should I be worried about gsync / freesync? Is the tech good. I am planning at least a 27 inch 1440 monitor.

Any recommendations for GPU/monitor combos?

I am not restricted to set budget but I do like to hit a good value / performance mark. My days of buying the highest end cards in tri-sli are over for the minimal performance gain. I would go to max £400-£500 on GPU and would prefer not to pay too much more than that for monitor.

Games I play are varied, FPS etc. like them to look pretty

Thanks

 

[Skidder]

Thanks for the replies so far. Can I look any further down the foodchain than a 1070 or Vega 56 when considering VR?

 

[Skidder]

Thanks. I don't upgrade often so would rather spend more now and it be good now and still ok in a few years rather than be cheap now and force myself into an upgrade in 12 months. So may be I should be looking at 1080.

 

[Skidder]

Thanks happy to wait until November or even december